Downtown Travel Guide

Portsmouth

A pink building with a marquee sign advertising a music hall.
A storefront with a glass front, a brick building, and a clear awning.
A yellow storefront with a red door and a bicycle parked outside.
A public square with a water fountain, benches, and a stop sign.
A historic two-story building with a light-colored facade and a dark wooden structure adjacent to it.

Stay near popular Downtown attractions

A public square with a water fountain, benches, and a stop sign.

Market Square

9.2/10 (1,088 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Portsmouth with a trip to Market Square. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Southern Maine Private Tour: Kennebunkport & Nubble Lighthouse

Southern Maine Private Tour: Kennebunkport & Nubble Lighthouse

฿10,016
per adult
Southern Maine Private Tour: Kennebunkport & Nubble Lighthouse
Nature Guided Bike Tour: NH Greenway-Fall Foliage Bike Tour

Guided Bike Tour on the NH Greenway- Fall Foliage & Autumn Colors

฿2,838
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Bike Tour on the NH Greenway- Fall Foliage & Autumn Colors
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Top hotels in Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
23 Portwalk Pl Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿4,642 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,642
฿5,037 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,253 reviews)
"The room was spacious and clean. Also great location!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
100 High St Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿5,172 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿5,172
฿5,612 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hilton Garden Inn Portsmouth Downtown
The Hotel Portsmouth

The Hotel Portsmouth

3 out of 5
40 Court St. Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿5,893 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿5,893
฿6,394 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Absolutely loved this place. Location was perfect hotel was beautiful and had a cute bar and pool area downstairs i loved it."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

The Hotel Portsmouth
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront

3 out of 5
100 Deer Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿6,270 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿6,270
฿6,802 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Xxx"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth Downtown/ Waterfront
Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown

3 out of 5
165 Deer Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿4,667 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿4,667
฿5,064 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Market Square and John Paul Jones ...
9/10 Wonderful! (205 reviews)
"Dog-friendly rooms with full size refrigerators and other kitchen amenities. Unlike most free breakfasts, this one had plenty of healthy options. Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants, overall an A+ experience."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Portsmouth Downtown
Treadwell Mansion

Treadwell Mansion

4 out of 5
93 Pleasant Street Portsmouth NH
The price is ฿8,002 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿8,002
฿8,683 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Portsmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Market Square and Governor John Langdon ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
"The location was perfect, walking distance to great restaurants and bars. The room was perfectly clean and the bed luxurious!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Treadwell Mansion
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street scene with people sitting at outdoor cafes, a gazebo, and buildings with signs like "Breaking New Grounds" and "Jewelry Boutique".

West End

When in West End, you can plan a visit to The Music Hall and Portsmouth Harbor Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A harbor with several fishing boats docked, a pier, and a forested shoreline in the background.

Newington

Travellers like the shopping in Newington, and Regal Fox Run is a top attraction you might want to visit.

An aerial view of a town with a river, a bridge, and a large stadium.

Pease

When in Pease, you can plan a visit to Red Hook Brewery and The Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A calm river reflecting buildings and a partly cloudy sky.

South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses and Children's Museum of Portsmouth.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge, waterfront buildings, and a roundabout.

Elwyn Park

While Elwyn Park isn't home to many top sights, Water Country and Wallis Sands State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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